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to carry on one's back; to bear; to shoulder
to take (responsibility); to assume; to accept; to bear (the blame, costs, etc.); to have (a duty, obligation, etc.); to become responsible for; to be burdened with (work, debt, etc.)
to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound); to receive; to incur (a loss, damage, etc.)
to owe (a debt of gratitude to); to be indebted to
to have (something) behind one; to be backed by
昔のお母さんは子供を背中に負って歩いた。
I walked carrying the child on my back.
彼は大きな責任を負っている。
He bears great responsibility.
事故で重傷を負ってしまった。
I suffered serious injuries in the accident.